How much does a C Programmer make in Columbus, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C Programmer in Columbus, GA is $78,431. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,580 to $86,040, with most professionals earning between $65,342 and $92,967.

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C Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $65,342 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $71,580 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $78,431 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,040 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $92,967 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
25% $71,580 10% $65,342 90% $92,967 75% $86,040 $78,431 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a C Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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  1. This Job:

    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Java Developer, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

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